The Care Committee
Because no mom should walk through a hard season alone.
At DFW Mom Society, we believe motherhood was never meant to be done alone.
The Care Committee exists to come alongside moms in our community during life’s heavier seasons—whether that’s welcoming a new baby, walking through a medical situation, or simply having a really hard week.
Sometimes support looks like a full schedule of meals.
Sometimes it’s just a couple of dinners to help a mom catch her breath.
Either way, we’re here for it 🤍
Meal Train (Extended Support)
Meal Trains are created for moms walking through more significant or ongoing needs, such as:
- Postpartum recovery
- Major medical events or surgery
- Loss or major life transition
To help us thoughtfully support moms with the greatest needs, Meal Trains require 3 nominations to be activated.
Once approved, our team organizes a coordinated meal schedule so that the mom receives consistent, reliable support during her season.
Meal Match (Short-Term Support)
Not every need requires a full meal train—and that’s where Meal Match comes in.
Meal Match is designed for moms who could use a little extra support in the moment, such as:
- Sickness in the home
- Recovery from a minor procedure
- Unexpected life circumstances
This option requires just one nomination.
Here’s how it works:
- A mom nominates another mom and commits to bringing her a meal
- Our Care Committee then matches that act of kindness with one additional meal from a volunteer
It’s a simple, meaningful way to show up for each other in the in-between moments that still matter so much.
A Note About Nominations
By submitting a nomination for either a Meal Train or a Meal Match, you are agreeing to:
Provide the first meal for the mom you are nominating.
This helps ensure that every request for support begins with someone who knows her, sees her, and is willing to step in first.
- For Meal Trains: your meal helps begin a longer stretch of care
- For Meal Match: your meal is one of the two meals she will receive
It’s a small step that creates a ripple effect of support.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Must have attended at least 3 DFW Mom Society events within the last 3 months. This could be a larger event or one of the smaller playdates we host that are posted in our Facebook Village group.
- Must be a member of our private Facebook Village group.
- A minimum of 3 nominations from active attendees is required to activate support for a meal train and 1 nomination for a meal match.
- Must be a member of the private Facebook Village group.
- Must have attended at least one event within the last 2 months.
- Must be willing to participate in the meal train.
- We do not accept self nominations at this time.
Nominate a Mom
If you know a mom in our Village who could use extra support during a difficult season, we would love to hear from you.
Submission of a nomination does not guarantee activation of a meal train. Each request is reviewed by our Care Committee to ensure alignment with program guidelines and volunteer capacity.
